Howard Fischer, a 63-year-old investor in New York, made his wishes to his family known that he is committed to having his body composted when he dies. According to Fischer, “(w)hatever his family chooses to do with the compost … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Hospice Nurse Julie” Dispels Myths about Death and Dying to Over a Million Followers on TikTok
December 13, 2022 by
Julie McFadden is a TikTok-famous hospice nurse with 1.1 million followers. She loves her job because she helps people find peace in death, and she uses her social media presence to share her knowledge on the subject. Julie has … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Physician-Assisted Death Possible for People with Dementia?
October 7, 2022 by
Q. My wife and I recently sat down to discuss the topic of end-of-life planning. She surprised me when she told me that if she ever gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, she’d want to die on her own terms, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat if I Don’t Want a Funeral?
August 26, 2022 by
Q. When a family friend died last year, his family made it clear there wouldn’t be a traditional funeral service for him. At first I thought this was because of the pandemic, but now I’m not so sure. Instead, they held a … [Read more...]
Print This PageHas the Pandemic Changed Funerals Forever?
March 26, 2021 by
Q. The pandemic has caused me to refocus my energy on planning for my future and for my family when I’m gone. I have seen people I know die of COVID and their families stressed about their funerals during a time of grief.I … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America
December 17, 2019 by
Attitudes about death and end-of-life choices are rapidly changing in America. As the baby boomer generation is aging, more and more people are rethinking the ways end of life is recognized and are deciding to take control of what … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Planned Suicide Different Than Dying with Dignity?
September 13, 2019 by
Q. My neighbor, Sam, is a ninety-year-old widower who has lived alone in his home for several years. His health has deteriorated over the past few months and he frequently comments about how much he misses his wife. His daughter … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Attend Your Own Funeral
April 16, 2019 by
In Diana Gabaldon’s book, “A Breath of Snow and Ashes,” one of the character’s mothers awoke at her own wake. She took notice of her uncomfortable coffin, lack of brooch that she hoped to wear when she was buried, and lack of food … [Read more...]
Print This PageYour Last Wishes Can be as Unique as You Are
June 26, 2018 by
Katie was born on July 4th. She got married on that day also and gave birth to her son on July 6th (he was due on the 4th). She was in the military and is a proud American. For her, Independence Day and fireworks have special … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Die from a Broken Heart?
April 27, 2018 by
Q. My grandmother died many years ago, when I was twelve years old. I'll never forget seeing her in her hospital bed and muttering the last words I would ever say to her. I will also never forget how my grandfather died shortly … [Read more...]
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